Guide to Moving and Packing

What to Bring

Acknowledging that everyone's needs and preferences are different, getting ready to pack everything you own to begin your college career can be a challenge. Many items are optional and there's no way to make sure you have everything, but here are some suggestions as far as the troublesome little items that always seem to be left behind... use this checklist to make sure the odds and ends are taken care of:

Linens (twin extra-long sheets)

Pillows

Mattress cover

Blankets

Hangers

Towels

Laundry detergent and basket

Iron with automatic shut off

Slippers/sandals

Dress clothes for interview/class presentation

Appropriate clothing for different seasons

Snow boots and bubble/wool jacket

Lint roller

Small trash can

Hair dryer and curling iron

Personal hygiene items and shower caddie

Desk supplies (pens, pencils, stapler, etc.)

Surge protector

Calculator

Message board for door

Book bag and small duffle for short trips

Calendar and Posters (one poster per wall)

Phone, chargers, cords

Dishes and silverware for snacks

Food storage containers

Coffee maker with automatic shutoff

Game systems

Sports equipment

Bed/desk lamp

Rug

Fan (window, desk or tower)

Laptop and printer (both optional- public computers and printers are available)

Electronic file storage (memory card and/or flash drive)

HDMI cord

Portable speakers

Lots of snacks and goodies

Small air mattress for guests

Umbrella

and don't forget:

Flashlight

Cleaning wipes

Dish soap/hand soap

Sewing kit

Prescriptions

Bathing suit

Aspirin

Sunscreen

Broom/dustpan

Notebooks and paper

Hotpot with enclosed coil

Books

A small refrigerator, 3'x3' is recommended

Television and connector cables

Items to Note

Multi-outlet electrical surge protector units are allowed, but standard extension cords cannot be used in rooms.

All multiple outlet units inserted into a standard three-prong outlet are prohibited unless it has a built in fuse breaker.

Remember, you will be sharing your room with a roommate who will have at least as much stuff as you do, so please check with your roommate before bringing things like refrigerators, carpet, TVs, etc.

Rooms vary in size within each hall, but an 8' x 10' carpet will fit all rooms.

Each room is furnished with shades/blinds, bringing your own blinds/shades is discouraged due to fire code restrictions.

All furniture or carpets brought into the hall must be in good condition. All furniture assigned by the college to your room must stay in the room at all times. We cannot store room furniture for students.

Students are permitted to leave their belongings in their rooms for all academic breaks, i.e.: October mini-break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks; but all items must be removed at the end of the academic year for summer break.

What NOT to Bring

Because of the special nature of the residence hall community, YOU SHOULD NOT PACK OR BRING: